Cardiology
James Blankenship, M.D.
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories; Professor of Medicine, Educator Track
Dr. Blankenship is a practicing interventional cardiologist at Geisinger Medical Center. Administrative roles include chair of cardiology for Geisinger Health System and director of cardiology for Geisinger Medical Center. He is a professor of medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and has authored or co-authored over 200 scientific abstracts and publications. As President of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions in 2016 he helped develop the society's s
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Diseases
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Cornell University School of Arts and Sciences (AB magna cum laude, Biochemistry, 1976)
- Medical Degree: Cornell University Medical College (MD, 1980)
- Residency: University of Michigan (Internal Medicine, 1980-1983)
- Fellowship: University of Michigan (Cardiology, 1983-1987)
- Masters: Harvard University School of Public Health (MHCM Healthcare Management, 2014)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Named Master Interventionalist, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2016)
- Named Master of the American College of Cardiology (2011)
Leadership Roles
- Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, University of New Mexico
- President, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2015-2016)
- Representative, American College of Cardiology on AMA Relative Value Update Committee (20 years)
- Founding Director, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Program of Central and Northeast PA (2005-2017)
- Founding Director, Geisinger Health System Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program (1999-2006)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Unm Hospital
Experience
45+ years in practice